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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,207.80 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,207.80 and 526.18 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,207.80 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,207.80 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,207.80 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 635,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,520.20/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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